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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)